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14 Nov 2024
InstagramZuckerberg just released a song to celebrate anniversary with wife
In a rather unique way, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg celebrated his 21st dating anniversary with wife Priscilla Chan.
14 Nov 2024
AirPods ProApple faces class-action lawsuit over AirPods Pro crackling issue
Apple is being sued in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising regarding the first-generation AirPods Pro.
13 Nov 2024
WhatsAppHow to protect yourself from WhatsApp wedding invitation scam
A new cyber scam, involving fake wedding invitations sent through WhatsApp, is on the rise. The Himachal Pradesh Police have issued a public warning about the deceptive practice.
13 Nov 2024
XGuardian exits Musk's X, citing conspiracy theories and racism
The Guardian, one of UK's leading news publishers, has announced its exit from the social media platform X.
13 Nov 2024
National Payments Corporation of IndiaHow to contribute to your NPS account using BHIM app
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched a new feature on its BHIM app, enabling users to contribute to their National Pension System (NPS) accounts.
13 Nov 2024
LGWorld's 1st stretchable display can be twisted, turned like towel
In a major leap in flexible display technology, LG has unveiled the world's first stretchable display.
13 Nov 2024
AppleHere's when Apple will release its feature-rich iOS 18.2 update
Apple is said to be gearing up to release its latest software update, iOS 18.2, on December 9.
13 Nov 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningStart-up CEO says AI will replace human translators by 2027
Unbabel has launched an AI-driven translation service called Widn.AI. The new product is based on the company's proprietary large language model (LLM), dubbed Tower.
13 Nov 2024
AmazonAmazon shuts down Freevee, its free video streaming service
Amazon has announced the shutdown of Freevee, its free ad-supported video-on-demand service.
13 Nov 2024
YouTubeYouTube experiments with new way to browse videos in fullscreen
YouTube is reportedly testing a new feature that alters the behavior of the swipe-down gesture in fullscreen mode.
13 Nov 2024
NASANASA invests $11.5 million in 5 sustainable aircraft concepts
NASA has awarded five research grants, totaling $11.5 million, under its Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability 2050 (AACES) program.
13 Nov 2024
NVIDIANVIDIA, SoftBank introduce world's first combined AI and 5G network
In a major development, leading chipmaker NVIDIA has partnered with SoftBank to introduce the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G telecommunications network.
13 Nov 2024
MoscowTelegram's billionaire CEO offering free IVF treatment with his sperm
Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, has teamed up with Moscow-based fertility clinic AltraVita IVF to offer free in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. The catch? It will use Durov's sperm.
13 Nov 2024
GoogleWhy Google gave $1M to an Indian non-profit AI start-up
Google.org, the philanthropic arm of tech giant Google, has given $1 million to Karya.
13 Nov 2024
US ArmyUS military testing AI-powered machine guns to take down drones
The US Army is looking at a revolutionary way to combat the growing menace of drone attacks, WIRED reported.
13 Nov 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft is killing your favorite Windows 11 apps: Here's why
Microsoft has announced that it will be ending support for its Mail, Calendar, and People apps on Windows 11 by the end of this year.
13 Nov 2024
AmazonAmazon making its own AI chip to take on NVIDIA
Amazon is working on its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) chip, the Trainium 2.
13 Nov 2024
JapanSoftBank's supercomputer bags priority access to NVIDIA's new-gen AI chips
SoftBank has bagged a priority position in the queue for NVIDIA's new-generation Blackwell AI chips, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has confirmed.
13 Nov 2024
YouTubeYouTube's new AI feature lets creators remix songs using prompts
YouTube is now testing a feature that lets creators use artificial intelligence (AI) to edit licensed songs for their shorts.
13 Nov 2024
YouTubeMKBHD faces backlash over reckless driving in video, sponsored content
Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD on YouTube, is under fire from his followers.
13 Nov 2024
AppleApple's smart home display coming in 2025: What to expect
Apple is said to be working on a six-inch smart home display, code-named J490, which will serve as a command center for the home.
13 Nov 2024
OpenAIGreg Brockman returns as OpenAI president after 3-month leave
After a three-month-long sabbatical, OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman has returned to his position as president.
12 Nov 2024
European Space AgencyHow a father-daughter team cracked an 'alien signal' from Mars
A radio signal beamed from Mars to Earth in 2023, has been decoded by a father-daughter duo in the US.
12 Nov 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX plans to establish Starlink-like satellite network around Mars
SpaceX is looking to build a satellite network around Mars, just like its Earth-based Starlink system.
12 Nov 2024
BlueskyX-rival Bluesky gains 700,000 users in a week: Here's why
Bluesky, a social media platform, has seen a massive jump in its user base after the US presidential election. The platform added over 700,000 new users in the week following the polls.
12 Nov 2024
GoogleGoogle's latest AI tool can act as your teacher
Google has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Learn About.
12 Nov 2024
AmazonAmazon hit by data breach, contact details of employees exposed
Amazon has confirmed a data breach that exposed its employees' contact information.
11 Nov 2024
RobotsThis ultra-creepy robot torso can mimic your actions
Polish firm, Clone Robotics, has unveiled its latest innovation: a humanoid torso that can mimic human movements.
11 Nov 2024
IIT MadrasIIT Madras, ISRO join hands to establish spacecraft research center
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has partnered with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to set up a Center of Excellence.
11 Nov 2024
Black HoleStar vanishes without explosion, leading to direct black hole formation
Astronomers have witnessed a rare cosmic event, where a massive star in the Andromeda galaxy (M31) has transformed directly into a black hole, without the usual supernova explosion.
11 Nov 2024
South KoreaThis skin-soft, steel-strong robotic arm can lift 1,000x its weight
In a major breakthrough in material science, a team of researchers from the Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology (UNIST) in South Korea, has developed an innovative magnetic composite artificial muscle.
11 Nov 2024
Science and TechnologySkin stem cells surprise scientists with reprogramming ability
A team of researchers from the University of Toronto has made a groundbreaking discovery about neural crest stem cells.
11 Nov 2024
GoogleGoogle Play Store to soon let you resume canceled downloads
Google is said to be working on a new feature for its Play Store, one that would enhance the experience of downloading apps.
11 Nov 2024
Elon MuskX offering Grok AI chatbot for free to select users
Social networking platform X is expanding access to its AI chatbot Grok, a product of Elon Musk's xAI.
11 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump presidency could fast-track the arrival of self-thinking AI
The prospect of Donald Trump being re-elected as US President in 2024 has sparked heated discussions in the AI community.
11 Nov 2024
CancerScientists reveal how small DNA circles fuel cancer growth
In a major breakthrough in cancer research, a team of researchers from Stanford Medicine, eDyNAmiC, has found that small DNA circles or extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA), which were previously thought to be insignificant, are major contributors to various human cancers.
11 Nov 2024
Elon MuskMusk's Starlink internet service may be available in India soon
Elon Musk's satellite broadband company, Starlink, has made major headway in its license application process in India.
11 Nov 2024
AndroidHow to keep personal, professional data separate on your smartphone
Android Work Profile is an interesting feature, that lets you keep your personal and professional data separate on the same smartphone.
11 Nov 2024
App StoreGoogle Gemini to get a standalone app on iOS
Google is said to be testing a standalone version of its Gemini app for iPhone users.
10 Nov 2024
Boston DynamicsRobotic dog now part of Trump's security detail at Mar-a-Lago
After winning the 2024 US presidential election, Donald Trump has stepped up his personal security.
